朗
ほが.らか
hogaraka
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
朗 is the kanji for "Clear". The most common reading is ほが.らか (hogaraka). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Bright · Cheerful · Melodious
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Readings
kunほが.らか/ hogarakakunあき.らか/ akirakaonろう/ rou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
丶月
Example Sentences
朗読会は静かな雰囲気で行われた。
ろうどくかいはしずかなふんいきでおこなわれた。
The reading session was held in a calm atmosphere.
彼女の朗らかな笑顔が印象的だった。
かのじょのほがらかなえがおがいんしょうてきだった。
Her cheerful smile was impressive.
Vocabulary using 朗
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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